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S98 RCL

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,072 mi
Last recorded17,072 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 RCL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 17,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,980 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 16,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working front lever application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,389 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 16,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,092 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 15,092 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,763 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,656 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,702 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2012 9,702 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 4,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 4,125 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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S98 RCL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S98 RCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S98 RCL registered?

S98 RCL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S98 RCL safe to buy?

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